Misanthropic Bald Guy

How Assemblies of God churches shielded accused predators as they abused children NBC News uncovered a 50-year pattern of sex abuse, silence and cover-up in the world’s largest Pentecostal denomination.

I grew up in this church. Treating pedos as sinners instead of as mentally ill is exactly the problem. Ignoring the extremely high recidivism rate for pedos causes the problem to increase geometrically. They care more for $ than about protecting kids from predators.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

A ragdoll cat stares at the camera, the wide angle perspective makes his extended paw look much bigger than it really is.

This is my late-night companion, who will stay with me on the sofa all night as long as I keep thumping his flank and scratching his ears. And when I make my late-night evaluations of a new camera body before entering it into service, he just stares at me until I resume thumping.

He loves the Floyd.

24mm f/1.4, 1/80 @ f/2.0, ISO 12,800; no noise reduction applied; illuminated only by a TV 20 feet away playing Carole King, Peter Gabriel, and Pink Floyd music videos.

*complementary*

A ragdoll cat stares at the camera, one paw extended toward the lens with a wide angle perspective which exaggerates the size of the paw.

This is my late-night companion, who will stay with me on the sofa all night as long as I keep thumping his flank and scratching his ears. And when I make my late-night evaluations of a new camera body before entering it into service, he just stares at me until I resume thumping.

Don’t keep us in suspense. Which make and model? Also, it’s traditional to celebrate a new body with a complimentary new lens, so what lens are you going to get to go with your new body?

[I did the same thing three days ago, trading in a Sony A9 for a nearly new A1.]

Fourteen years old. We think. That’s what the vet thinks, at least.

A bald man in a blue t-shirt and sunglasses holds a six-month-old baby as they both stare balefully at the camera. Blue sky, cumulus clouds and green treetops are in the background.

My granddaughter and me, autumn 2022. I will defend and protect her with every fiber of my being. Underestimate her at your own peril.

Thank you for posting.

When will your next new book be published?

When are we going to see a movie or TV show from one (or a series) of your books?

Green.

Knowledge is power…

Photo of a large light brown dog (mutt) seated on the floor in front of a fireplace and looking at the camera.

Photo of a large brown and white dog (mutt) lying on a sofa and looking at the camera.

My grand-doggos.

Chapter 14 “On Tyranny”
@timothysnyder.bsky.social is about preparing for a more cautious, thoughtful ways of handling business. Practice safe manners of conveying information. Consider VPN’s for computers & secure communications. Electronic privacy is key to being careful during uncertain times.

Bare trees with melting ice on their branches against a dark blue sky and a bright sunstar. Sony A7RIV with 85mm f/1.8 lens, 1/125 sec. @ f/16, ISO 100.

Ice in bare trees starts to melt. Alpharetta is trying to melt out of its first snowfall in years.

Evangelicals loved Jimmy Carter — until his anti-racism turned them against him The religious right began with white supremacy — which is why their love of Trump was predictable

Jimmy Carter's funeral is today. I thought I'd look at an important part of his legacy.

His anti-racism galvanized white evangelicals and revealed their ugly views decades before MAGA.

www.salon.com/2025/01/09/h...

Photo of a male ragdoll cat, asleep on a sofa, with his left paw hanging over the edge of the seat cushion. It’s late at night and the only illumination comes from a Christmas tree and a distant table lamp.

Don’t worry; he’s alive and healthy. He’s just very, very good at relaxing.

Meme.

Hello! Let’s try to make things better!

Two year old girl peers out from behind a dark wood bookcase.

Climbing behind the bookcase.

Closeup photo of a two-year-old girl, lying on a pillow and looking directly at the camera.

My granddaughter. She has no idea how absolutely cute she is.

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I’m reminded that many in our various communities feel scared, fearful &/or vulnerable right now. I also know many don’t trust police & for good reason

Please screenshot or save these resources who are there to help & DO NOT involve police

You are not alone🫂

No. The 2nd amendment isn’t so private citizens could fight the government. That’s a right wing lie. It was for slave holding states to form militias against slave rebellions and defend slavery. — Historian Carol Anderson Uncovers The Racist Roots Of The 2nd Amendment

www.npr.org/2021/06/02/1...

Picture has text which says: What I will always tell my children until my last day: 1. If a relationship doesn’t work, come home. 2. If the bills become too much, come home. 3. If your mental health isn’t good, come home. 4. If you feel sad or alone, come home. 5. No matter where you are or how old you are, come home. You can always come home. I will always be your home.

Will the last person leaving X please douse the burning cross.

RFK Jr was a good reminder for me to get my flu and COVID vaccines yesterday

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Blocked him. Thanks for posting.